U.S. has wandered far from Founding Fathers

One of the biggest reasons the United States is in the mess it is today is because it has wandered too far from its roots. Our Founding Fathers produced the greatest governmental document in recent history: our Constitution. Under its “limited, balanced and carefully delegated powers,” we grew to be the greatest nation on earth.

Sadly, this isn't true today. A return to strict adherence to our Constitution would restore this nation to its once-great status. Anything less will lead to total destruction of liberty and freedom.

The National Center for Constitutional Studies has in its January newsletter (http://www.nccs.net/newsletter/jan10nl.html) 18 constitutional questions to ask candidates running for office in 2010. Key among them is question 6: “What do you understand by the general welfare clause in the Constitution? Does it give Congress additional authority?”

The answer is eye-opening: Congress does not have the constitutional authority to pass any bill that is not within the 20 powers delegated to them; in addition, the “general welfare” clause further restricts what Congress can do.

NCCS holds “Making of America” seminars (a comprehensive teaching session about the Constitution and its founding) nationwide. One is scheduled in Marion on March 20. (see http://www.nccs.net/seminars/calendar.html).

Anita J. Hansen

Marion